Parents and Young Children

The following links may be useful to you, especially if you're new to the area. West Lothian Sure Start Parent and Toddler groups West Lothian Sure Start Armadale Information: health, schools, etc West Lothian Sure Start Other Services Information Parenting West Lothian A - Z of Parent and Toddler Groups Parenting West Lothian Index Whatson4littleones website search NCT (West Lothian and Falkirk) information re bump-baby-and-toddler-groups
READING-RELATED ACTIVITIES
Armadale'slibrary at Armadale Community Centre, North Street, Armadale EH48 3QB, phone number: 01506 282282 BOOKSTART : ask your health visitor or local library for details of these FREE packs: see information about Bookbug packs Tips for Children with Additional Support Needs
ITV's signed stories: Its aim: 'to help improve the literacy of deaf children nationwide by allowing them to share in the joy of storytelling. It’s also designed to provide useful advice and guidance for the parents, carers and teachers of deaf children; and for the deaf parents of hearing children.'
There are other links to useful sites for babies and toddlers (reading / activities), as well as much older children and teenagers on Kidzz in the Dale
ORGANISED ACTIVITIES IN ARMADALE AND BLACKRIDGE Please note that activities are liable to change their details, so you are advised to ring the venue before making your first visit, wherever possible. Armadale Community Centre: 01506 282278 Armadale Library: 01506 282282 Craig Inn Community Centre, Blackridge: 01501 753 227
MONDAYS
Breastfeeding Support Group Armadale Clinic every Monday 11.30am - 12.30pm	Baby Massage Armadale Clinic every Monday, 12.30pm - 1.15pm	U & Me Play: Baby & Toddler group, Mayfield Community House, Mondays, 1.30pm - 3pm	Playgroup 9am - 11am Armadale Community Centre
			Little Dragons 5pm - 7pm Armadale Community Centre
TUESDAYS
Parents and Toddlers Methodist Church Hall: Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 11am	Well Baby Clinics Armadale Clinic for babies 0-6 months every Tuesday 10am - noon	Toddle on a Tuesday: Parents with buggies or toddlers every Tuesday, leaving the Baby Clinic at 12.15pm sharp for a 20 - 30 minute walk. New members welcome!	Post Natal Support Group Armadale Clinic every Tuesday 1pm - 2pm for babies aged about 6 weeks to about 4 months of age. (A six-week programme - see in clinic for details)
	Rainbows 6.30pm - 7.30pm 01501 735462 Armadale Community Centre	Storytime There are weekly storytime meetings in Armadale Library from 10.15am - 11am on Tuesday mornings and between 2.15pm and 3pm on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons. Children must be at least three years old and parents should check with the library in advance to see if there is a place for their child.	Boogiebugz 9.30 - 10am for 2 - 5 years at Armadale Community Centre (phone 01506 282282) 10.30 - 11am at Seafield Community Centre (phone 01506 631791) A fun dance class for pre-school kids and their parents Cost: £3 per class, 1st 2 sessions payable weekly, then payable for a 4-week block.
Bounce and Tickle sessions for babies and toddlers: rhymes, songs and stories, selected Tuesdays, 10.30am - 11am, Remember to bring an adult who can help you enjoy the session!	Chatterbooks Club for P5 - P7 age group: last Tuesday every month 4pm - 5pm Armadale Library New members welcome! Refreshments are provided. Parents should check with the library in advance to see if there is a place for their child.	Bookbug sessions Bring your baby and pre-school child along to enjoy rhymes, songs and stories at Armadale Library from 1.45pm - 2.15pm (specific dates only - check with the Library for the next dates!)	Playgroup 9am - 11am Armadale Community Centre
WEDNESDAYS
Drop in Session Parents and Baby (& Toddler to age 4) group with Health Visitor, Mayfield Community House, Wednesdays, 10.30am - 11.30am	Baby Massage 12.30pm - 1.30pm Armadale Community Centre	Baby Group 1.30pm - 3pm Armadale Community Centre	Jumping Jacks Tots' exercise group, Armadale Community Centre, 9am - 11.30am For more info, contact Karen the co-ordinator.
	Little Dragons 5pm - 7pm Armadale Community Centre	Music Sessions for Babies, Toddlers and Pre-School children Craig Inn Centre, Blackridge 10.30 am - 11.15am Info from Allison: 01501 753954	Playgroup 9am - 11am Armadale Community Centre
THURSDAYS
	Childminders' Group, Academy Street Alternate Thursdays 9.15am - 11.30am
Parents and Toddlers Methodist Church Hall: Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am - 11am	Young Mums+ Group Armadale Parish Church Hall, Academy Street Thursday 1pm - 2.30pm. Info Sure Start: 01506 775836	Playgroup 9am - 11am Armadale Community Centre	Storytime for 3 & 4 year olds: Thursday 2.15 - 3pm Armadale Library, (check at Library for available spaces)
FRIDAYS
Jumping Jacks : Tots' exercise group, Armadale Community Centre, 9am - 11.30am For more info, contact Karen the co-ordinator.	Playgroup 9am - 11am Armadale Community Centre	Well Baby Clinics Armadale Clinic for babies 6 months+ Friday 11am - 12.30pm with nursery nurse only	Playgroup at the Craig Inn Centre, Blackridge: places available for children 2 years 3 months and over Monday - Thursday 12.30 - 2.30pm Friday 10am - noon Info: 01501 753227
Rainbow Music Music and movement activities for parents / carers and their children at Armadale Parish Church Hall during term time Children under 5 years Info: carolbrown4@hotmail.com	Mini Kickers for boys and girls 3 - 5 years 3.30pm - 4.30pm, £3 per session Turn up, pay and play Info: 01506 774734 Armadale Community Centre		Peep Group: Group for mums / carers and babies. Craig Inn, Blackridge, Fridays 10am - 11am. Info: 01506 400669